Lump Near Ostomy Bag

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Madhope

I just had my surgery last Monday and I'm still in a lot of pain. I've noticed there is a huge lump where the ostomy bag is. Is that normal? How long is this pain going to last?

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Bill

Hello Madhope. Pain and swelling are 'normal' after surgery - Or so they told me. It usually takes about six weeks before things heal sufficiently to be able to tell whether these things are normal or need another look. In my case the lump was a peristomal hernia which, I now understand to be 'normal' in the sense that more people get one than don't. The human body is remarkably good at healing itself but it needs time. This requires the patient to have patience and hopefully all will turn out well in the end. (excuse the pun)

Best wishes

Bill

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Madhope

Thank you so much. I'm not even two weeks out of surgery. Just freaking out about the lump and the pain there. You were very helpful. This is a hard transition.

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